The Midgets mascot originated roughly 90 years ago. If passed by Illinois lawmakers, the bill would require the Metro East ...

The proposal comes as Freeburg High School faces renewed criticism over its mascot, the “Midgets." President Trump agrees to delay Mexico, Canada tariffs on imports covered in trade deal ...

A long-standing mascot tradition in Freeburg, Illinois, could soon come to an end, as a new bill in the Illinois General Assembly would ban school mascots that reference disabilities.

(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator from Rockford has filed legislation that would force a Metro East high ... with school officials. “Words matter, and a derogatory mascot in ...

High School on SI's annual contest allows fans to vote for the best high school mascot in the country Rowdy ... Only 25 miles away from the Freeport (Illinois) Pretzels, the Monroe Cheesemakers ...

Illinois and other states have followed a similar bill. If passed in Iowa, the prohibited mascots would need to be phased out by 2027. Mason City High School recently changed its nickname from ...

(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator from Rockford has filed legislation that would force a Metro East high school to change ... and had conversations with school officials. “Words matter, and ...

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Perkins' disappointing adaptation of a Stephen ... In King’s original story, the monkey was one of those eight-inch-high ’60s novelty toys you would crank with a turnkey in the back, which ...

which accused Freeburg High School’s mascot, the “Midgets,” of offending people with dwarfism. “We need to ensure all schools across Illinois show empathy and compassion in addressing the ...